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STORIED HISTORY — Visitors to The Beeches, 7900 Turin St., are greeted with the facility’s famous sculpture, a remake of “The Capitoline Wolf,” featuring Remus and Romulus, the mythical twins who led to the fabled founding of the eternal city of Rome, Italy. The complex has been purchased by Nascentia Health which plans to transform the property to a mixed-use development.
Nascentia outlines project timeline
A senior community for ages 55-plus, with resources available for home and community-based services is planned for Nascentia Health’s new campus to be located at the former Beeches Inn and … more
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Price Chopper issues recall of cole slaw; stuffed seafood items
SCHENECTADY — Price Chopper/Market 32 has issued a voluntary recall on PICS brand Grab and Go Coleslaw with UPC 2 07177 00000 sold only in the seafood department. (This does not affect coleslaw … more
Councilors discuss legislation for historic district
Updates on legislation meant to deem Erie Canal Village property as an “historic district” so that it may reopen as a museum and tourist destination was discussed during Wednesday’s Common … more
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MAKING IT OFFICIAL — Mark Scanlon, vice-president of Northeast Distribution for Orgill, Inc., cuts the ribbon at the new 778,800 square-foot Orgill distribution facility at Griffiss Business and Technology Park, located at 1 Atlas Drive, Thursday morning. Joining him, from left: Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-47, Rome; Shawna Papale, chief administrative officer for Mohawk Valley EDGE; County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr.; Mayor Jacqueline M. Izzo; Orgill President and CEO Boyden Moore; Lt. Governor Kathleen C. Hochul; and Rome Area Chamber of Commerce representative John Calabrese.
Officials tout growth in city, Griffiss
“All roads lead to Rome.” In an address to company and local officials, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul shared the history of Rome and Griffiss Air Force base in order to recognize the growth and new life … more
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Public invited to Griffo’s latest ‘Joe Time’ coffee shop chat
New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-I-C-Rome, is inviting the public to join him at Copperccino’s, 254 W. Dominick St. in Rome, on Thursday, July 29, for his latest “Joe Time” coffee shop … more
SEEKING TO RECOVER THE PAST — City and Rome Historical Society officials along with the new ownership of the former Erie Canal Village, with its buildings needing extensive repairs, are working to rehabilitate several structures and eye reopening the site as a historic location. Above, the village’s bridge over the canal and Cheese Factory are shown.
Talks, and work, resume at ECV
Rome Historical Society is currently working with city officials and owner Richard Rios in recovering artifacts still being stored at the Erie Canal Village. Rios said meetings with city officials … more
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NIGHTTIME SPECTACLE — A fireworks display is viewed by a large crowd at the conclusion of the 2019 Honor America Days Concert by Symphoria Symphony on the grounds of Fort Stanwix National Monument. An easing of COVID-19 restrictions have allowed this year’s event to happen after the 2020 concert had to be canceled because of COVID-19 concerns.
Concert and fireworks again to delight summertime audience
After more than a year of shutdowns and the cancellation of special summertime events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rome will present its renowned Honor America Days Pops Concert on the grounds of … more
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READY FOR REDEVELOPMENT — The city’s Common Council will take up resolutions for the city to seek grants for the former Woodhaven Park, once home to airmen and their families at Griffiss Air Force Base, as part of an effort to begin to redevelop the area.
Council can OK grant applications
Four different resolutions that would authorize Mayor Jacqueline M. Izzo to apply for a 2021 consolidated funding application for major city projects will be before the Common Council during its next … more
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Rome Lab, Innovare host virtual seminar, ‘pitch day’
Trusted AI at Scale, an Artificial Intelligence event presented by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Innovare Advancement Center, will occur virtually July 26-28. The event is free and … more
READY TO SERVE COMMUNITY — Salvation Army Lieutenants Scott and Tabitha Swires have assumed the leadership roles of the organization’s Rome citadel at 410 W. Dominick St.
Rome Salvation Army welcomes new leadership
Learning about Rome and meeting the needs of the community are goals Lieutenants Scott and Tabitha Swires have taken head-on as the newly named co-commanding officers of Rome Salvation Army, 410 W. … more
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‘Rome Rises’ returns
Just as the Phoenix, a mythical beast that returns from the ashes; so too is a city website, Rome Rises, making its return. City Marketing and Events Coordinator Sarah Lokker said the website is a … more
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RCH Class of 1969 to gather
The members of the Rome Catholic High School Class of 1969 will have a “Turning 70” get together as the “’69’ers turn 70,” event organizers say. The event will be held on Saturday, July … more
Smith Post to host chicken barbecue fundraiser
The Henry P. Smith American Legion Post #24, 325 Erie Blvd. W., will hold a takeout chicken barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, July 31, from noon until chicken is gone. The meal will include a … more
MUSH PIT — Concert-goers at the Woodstock ‘99 festival engage in a “mud” fight that involved the event’s portable toilets.
Differing views of festival remembered
It was an event meant to renew the peace and love vibes of its namesake that would instead come to a fiery, rioting end and become infamously known as “The day the music died.” Woodstock ‘99 … more
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Chamber recognizes Human Technologies
Rome Area Chamber of Commerce has selected Human Technologies as its Business of the Week. The company, a social enterprise with a mission to create employment for people with disabilities, was … more
Officials kick off Honor America Days Porch Decorating Contest
Calling all Rome residents — it’s time to show off your patriotic pride. The city, in cooperation with Rome Art Association, is holding an Honor America Days Porch Decorating Contest. Everyone is … more
Councilor urges end of eviction moratorium
A plea for state legislators to suspend the no eviction moratorium established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic was discussed by city officials during the July 14 Common Council meeting. Gov. … more
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UP IN FLAMES — Photos of the fires and mayhem are shown in chaotic scenes from the finale day of Woodstock 99, during and after the finale by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Cinema Capitol, 230 W. Dominick St., will host a free showing of the HBO documentary “WOODSTOCK 99: PEACE, LOVE, AND RAGE,” on Friday. The film, which coincides with the 22nd anniversary of the festival, will debut from 9 to 10:50 p.m. on both HBO and at Cinema Capitol.
‘Peace, love and rage’ HBO documentary to debut at Cinema Capitol on Friday
The Cinema Capitol, 230 W. Dominick St., will host a free showing of the HBO documentary “WOODSTOCK 99: PEACE, LOVE, AND RAGE,” on Friday. The film, which coincides with the 22nd anniversary of … more
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Cuomo hails Capitol reopening
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo touted the reopening of the historic Capitol Theatre, 220 W. Dominick St., following an extensive renovation that returned both the structure’s interior and exterior … more
Col. Fred E. Garcia II
Colonel shares vision for lab’s future
In October of 2020, an announcement came that a new director of the Air Force Research Laboratory on Griffiss Business and Technology Park - Rome Lab - was selected to succeed Col. Timothy Lawrence, … more
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